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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    19. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended. 20. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. www.parasound.com...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    We are proud to offer you this exceptionally versatile audio component, knowing that it will bring you many years of enjoyment and dependability. We thank you for selecting Parasound and we appreciate you taking the time to read these instructions. For updates and corrections to this manual, we invite you to check our web site, www.parasound.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ........Introduction .

  • Page 5: Placement And Ventilation Guidelines

    While you are unpacking your Model 2100, inspect it thoroughly for possible shipping damage and tell your Parasound dealer immediately if you find any. If possible, save and store both the inner and outer cartons and–most especially–the foam packing inserts, to protect the Model 2100 if you have to move it or ship it.
  • Page 6 (3-1/2” or 88.2 mm; a single standard rack space occupies 1-3/4” vertical space.) For mounting in a standard 19” equipment rack, you must use the Parasound RMK22 rack mount kit (purchased separately). The RMK22 includes four bolts and eight plastic washers with raised “shoulders.”...

  • Page 7: Line, Phono & Mp3 Input Connections

    CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 Making Connections Always disconnect the AC cords to your Model 2100 and power amplifier(s) before making or changing any input, output or trigger wire connections. Inserting or removing an input or output cable while the Model 2100 or power amplifiers are turned on can result in a blast of sound that can damage your loudspeakers.

  • Page 8: Using The Bypass Input

    CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued Front Panel MP3 Input For your convenience there is an input for a portable MP3 player on the front panel. Connect the included cable with the 3.5mm stereo plugs between the MP3 player’s headphone jack and the Model 2100’s MP3 input jack.
  • Page 9 CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued Selecting the Bypass Input The Bypass Input can be selected by two different methods. Manual: When the Model 2100 is turned on you can select the Bypass Input with the remote control or front panel Input selector knob. Auto: The Bypass Input is automatically selected whenever the Model 2100 is turned off.

  • Page 10: Audio Output Connections

    CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS There are 4 pairs of output jacks labeled Main Out, Sub Out, Hi Pass Out and Record Out. All of the outputs are active simultaneously. Read through this section to determine which you should use for your setup. Main Output Jacks The Main Output Jacks are the primary outputs that connect to the inputs on your power amplifier(s).

  • Page 11: Other Connections On Your Model 2100

    “sub-mini” 12V trigger input jack. The trigger voltage source is DC and the trigger plug tip is + (positive) and its sleeve – (negative). The trigger output has a maximum current capacity of 150 mA. Parasound power amplifier trigger inputs require a mere 15 mA. AUTO TURN ON 12V Trigger In The 12V trigger input can be used to turn the Model 2100 power on automatically.
  • Page 12 The External Remote Input connector is a standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) “mini” jack. The center conductor (plug tip) is for + and the outer conductor (plug sleeve) is for – . Your Authorized Parasound dealer or custom installer can recommend a compatible IR repeater system.

  • Page 13: Operating Your Model 2100

    “sweet spot” where the control’s left/right channel tracking is closest and its distortion is lowest. Note: The Model 2100 has a gain of 12 dB, which is suitable for most brands of power amplifiers and is an ideal match for all Parasound power amplifiers.

  • Page 14: Remote Control Functions

    OPERATING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Model 2100 remote control has a maximum range of approximately 20–25 feet (6–7.5 meters). Use only AAA alkaline batteries in the handset and insert them according to the + and – polarity markings in the battery compartment. On and Off Buttons These have the same function as the Power button on the front panel.

  • Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Before turning the Model 2100 on, recheck all your connections and turn down the volume control to avoid any unpleasant “blasts” of sound that could damage your speakers. Why is there no sound from the speakers? Is the AC power live? You should see a faint red glow around the Power button •...

  • Page 16: If You Require Assistance Or Warranty Repair

    1. Unit was not purchased from a Parasound Authorized Dealer. 2. You do not have the original bill of sale or sales receipt from a Parasound Authorized Dealer. 3. You are not the original owner. The Parasound warranty is not transferable.

  • Page 17: Rs-232 Protocol And Code Table

    RS-232 PROTOCOL & CODE TABLE Protocol Specs Pin Connections Baud Rate: 9600 bps TxD: Pin 2 Data Bit: 8 bits RxD: Pin 3 Stop Bit: 1 bit Gnd: Pin 5 Parity: None Flow Control: Basic RS-232 Control: ASCII (not decimal) and hexadecimal examples are shown below. The commas in the Hex example are merely for your ease of reading and are not required in transmission.
  • Page 18 MODEL 2100 RS-232 PROTOCOL continued Feedback Information: Unsolicited feedback is sent anytime that the MODEL 2100 is controlled by IR remote, Front Panel or by RS232. Even if the MODEL 2100 is turned off it should send full feedback. Full unsolicited feedback will be automatic and in this format: *G1 S3 M1 T0<CR>...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    250 mV for 1 V output Total Gain: 12 db Maximum Output: 6.5 V Notes: Note: Specifications and features subject to change or improvement without notice. © 2007 Parasound Products, Inc. Crestron, AMX, Control4, Niles and Elan are registered trademarks. Rev. 0.9...

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